Sometimes the fabric tells you what it wants to be as soon as you see it. This fun DBP totally wanted to be a short sleeve mock neck tee, and while cutting, it wanted to pair with some black rib knit. I embraced it all for a refreshingly simple project.
About the Fabrics
Main: 1 yard Grey and Black Be Nice, Be Cool Whimsical Print Double Brushed Poly Knit from Cali Fabrics
- Fabric Content: Poly/Spandex
- Fabric Width: 60″
- Weight: Light Midweight
- Stretch: 2-way 100%
Sleeves: Black Ruffle, Rib Knit from Boho Fabrics
- Contents: 83% Polyester, 14% Rayon, 3% Spandex
- Weight: 12 oz
- Horizontal Stretch: 75%
- Vertical Stretch: 50%
About the Pattern
Free Pattern: Millicent Joy Dandelion Tee
Having made several versions of this already, all I had to do was dust off my turtleneck version and cut the sleeves shorter. Super quick and easy!
What I Did Differently
- Memory folded the sleeve hems. Love a good memory fold.
- I picked my own sleeve length midway between short sleeve and half sleeve.
Notes for Next Time
- I think I want to shave an inch or two off the length of the bodice.
Project Settings
Sewing Machine vs. Serger
| Sewing Machine | Serger |
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Sewing Machine Settings
| Presser Foot | Stitch# | Stitch Width | Stitch Length | Needle | Top Thread Tension | Application |
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| standard zig-zag (A) | 5 | 1.0 | 4 | blue tip | 4 | seams |
| overedge (C) | 6 | 5.5 | 3 | blue tip | 4 | edge finish |
Serger Settings
| Stitch Name | 4-thread overlock |
|---|---|
| Needles | R, L |
| Finger | B |
| Threads | 4 |
| Tension Left Needle | 4 |
| Tension Right Needle | 4 |
| Tension Upper Looper | 4 |
| Tension Lower Looper | 4 |
| Cut Width | 6 |
| Stitch Length | 2.5 |
| Differential | 1.0 |
| Application | seams |
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